Incident Overview
Date: Monday 4 May 2009
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2
Owner/operator: Republic of Korea Air Force – ROKAF
Location: near Seongmu Air Base –
ÿ South Korea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and control systems.Aircraft engine and control systems.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft, likely a single-engine glider or light aircraft, crashed into a vineyard during a strong wind. The aircraft burst into flames, causing significant damage to the vineyard and surrounding area.A small aircraft, likely a single-engine glider or light aircraft, crashed into a vineyard during a strong wind. The aircraft burst into flames, causing significant damage to the vineyard and surrounding area.
Description
Crashed in a grape vineyard and burst into flames.
Source of Information
http://www.an2flyers.org/accidents.htmlhttp://www.an2flyers.org/accidents.htmlPrimary Cause
Strong wind conditions and a lack of sufficient braking/control during the descent.Strong wind conditions and a lack of sufficient braking/control during the descent.Share on:
